China Sends 16 Military Aircraft Around Taiwan Amid Regional Defense Summit
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed 16 military aircraft and 8 naval ships around Taiwan, with all 16 aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This activity coincided with the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where the U.S. assured Pacific allies of its security commitments.
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: East Asia, Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: ROC Ministry of National Defense / Associated Press